The Godhead [Who is God?] – Pastor Ted Wilson

In this episode, Pastor Ted Wilson answers the question, "Who is God?"

God is a mystery, but He reveals Himself to those who are willing to see through the eyes of faith. He reveals Himself in two ways.

One is through Creation. In Psalm 19:1-3, David says, "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard."

The Creator's hand is visible throughout nature. From the stars in the heavens to the creatures of the deepest sea, His amazing design can be seen.

Now, the second way is through the Scriptures. Through the Word, God's supreme revelation is seen through the life and death of Jesus Christ. Through Him, we can know the Father. 1 John 5:20 says, "The Son of God has come and has given us an understanding that we may know Him Who is true." Also, "This is eternal life that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom You have sent" (John 17:3).

When we seek to know God from the Bible, we can't place ourselves above Him and treat Him as an object to study, analyze, and quantify. We must submit to the authority of His self-revelation.

One way the Bible reveals God is through His recorded names. For instance, the Old Testament names Him El Elohim, which means "God." It also identifies Him as El Elyon, meaning "God Most High," and Adonai, signifying "Lord" or "Master." He also has the name El Shaddai, translating to "God Almighty," and Yahweh, emphasizing His self-existent nature and faithfulness. Meanwhile, in the New Testament, Jesus uses the name Father to bring us into a closer, personal relationship with God.

God's activities give us a glimpse into who He is. Hebrews 1:3 shows Him "upholding all things by the word of His power." Isaiah 46:11 and Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God makes plans. Isaiah 46:10 says He declares "the end from the beginning." Also, He is faithful to forgive our sins if we confess to Him, as promised in Deuteronomy 15:6 and 1 John 1:9.

In addition, we read in Exodus 34:6-7, "The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sins, by no means clearing the guilty…" Indeed, God is a God of mercy and justice.

God is self-existent, for He has "life in Himself" (John 5:26). He is omniscient, for He knows the end from the beginning being the "Alpha and Omega" (Revelation 1:8). Also, He is omnipresent, for He transcends space and time and is present everywhere all the time (Psalm 139:7 and Hebrews 4:13). Lastly, He is omnipotent, for He is all-powerful. Nothing is impossible with Him. He is unchangeable and perfect (Malachi 3:6).

The three Persons of the Godhead were together during the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Here, the Father gave His Son (John 3:16), Christ gave Himself (Galatians 1:4), and the Spirit gave Jesus birth (Matthew 1:18, 20).

Another instance where they were all present was the baptism of Jesus. The Father stated, "This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). Christ gave Himself to be baptized as our example (Matthew 3:13-15). And the Spirit empowered the Son as He descended upon Him in the form of a dove (Luke 3:21, 22).

Before His death, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit as the Helper (John 14:6). Also, He commanded His church to baptize "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19).

Today, the Father and the Son reach out to us through the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "When the Helper comes, Whom I shall send to you from the Father, He will testify of Me" (John 15:26). In 2 Corinthians 13:14, we have the beautiful blessing—"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen."

Finally, Ellen White tells us, "There are three living Persons of the heavenly trio; in the name of these three great powers—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—those who receive Christ by living faith are baptized, and these powers will cooperate with the obedient subjects of heaven in their efforts to live the new life in Christ" (Evangelism, p. 615).

[benedictosilitonga]

In creation only between God The Father and His Son Jesus Christ... not Trinity

and to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Ephesians 3:9 KJV

hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
Hebrews 1:2 KJV

[palawanish]

I am grateful for having a loving God, gracious Father, my Lord Jesus Christ who took away all my sins and the Holy Spirit who never gets tired of guiding and leading me from day to day.🙏❤ Happy Sabbath, people of God!❤

[cathrinewelsh]

Elder Ted Wilson when will you warn God people about what it is to come upon this world. You see disaster all around and you refused to let God's people know what is going on. These smooth gospel will not get them nowhere. Revelation 14 ; 6-9 Rev 13 come on stop playing games with people salvation

[juanberganzo]

There is one God the Father. This said by Jesus and I believe Jesus over men. Wake up

[tedmumu]

One God is always singular since Moses times through Jesus times. God never in plural “3” in the Bible. We have to learn from Hebrews beliefs the origin which God introduced Himself and Jesus the Jewish Son believe that only one true God.

[elisabethmendoza]

Thanks again Pastor Ted Wilson, too how much we need to know our God 🙏🙏 and His beloved son Jesús Christ, too to cheer with our family, 🙏🙏 friends and neighbors. Through the Holy Spirit. AMÉN.

[pilgrimsprogress]

2:02 Jesus is very clear that His Father is “the only true God.” Throughout the OT it’s about who you worship. Either the one true God or gods of Idolatry.

[ronwhitehead]

take the bible as it reads.don't copy man made inventions

[JohnCalvertFamorcan]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation pastor, Blessings

[susanstrudwick]

When Jesus spoke of sending another Comforter, He ended it by saying, “ I will come to you.” Why did you leave this out pastor so the people know who the Holy Spirit is?
Praying for you and very sad that you have United with Rome through their unbiblical core doctrine of the Trinity. It violates the first commandment by worshipping other gods besides the Father. Life eternal is only about the Father and Son, no one else says Colossians 1:27. 😩😩

[jonnytapuikamaui]

I thank God for this sharing. God bless you Mr. President.

[genewilliams]

The Creator Jesus Christ is God this is God Jesus Christ The Creator

[lilliandemafiles]

Thank you elder Ted Wilson for bringing us back to our fundamental beliefs so that we will not be deceived in these last days🙏. Waiting for the coming episodes.

[evelynruto]

God having mercy on me needed this so much, waiting for next one thankyou pastor Tedson Amen

[juanberganzo]

God is one, the Father and one Lord Jesuschrist. Study the bible on your own and stop listenibg to men. Wake up

[bobshoptv]

There is no situation too difficult for the Lord to walk us through. We have to keep taking the next step forward with him, trusting that he will carry us through. Don’t be discouraged by the failures of men. Be reminded that God is able to do great things even in the most impossible seeing situations.

[josephyasi]

Pastor Ted Williams, please can you explain me Revelation 12: 1 -18. how EGW provichy

[genewilliams]

God the Creator in the New Testament and Old Testament most powerful God Creator Jesus Christ

[NothandoHoho-cdbt]

There is no biblical basis for "the three persons of the godhead, " as the speaker is suggesting. Firstly, the word godhead appears in only 3 verses: Acts 17:29;Romans 1:20 and Colossians 2:9 and the greek word translated as such means divinity and not the suggested council of 3.Secondly, throughout the Bible God is identified as 1 being not 3. Here are some verses as to that fact Deuteronomy 6:4; Jeremiah 10:10; Mark 12:29-32; 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 and James 2:19 to name just a few verses.

[benedictosilitonga]

Compare to KJV, Isaiah 48:16

Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.
Isaiah 48:16 KJV

The Lord God and His Spirit... Spirit of God is God Himself not Trinity mentioned.